What better way to welcome 2018 than to spruce up and upgrade your home? In this article, we’ve rounded up 9 items which are pretty affordable to upgrade, yet will make a big impact on how you live. The next time you have your friends over, they won’t be able to stop oohing and aahing! (Cover image credits)
#1: Fluffy bath towels
You can’t get more luxe than with white, fluffy, bath towels. Trust us on this one: a set of four bath towels will set you back by less than $50, and they’ll make you feel like you’re constantly living out of a hotel.
Buy: EVERYDAY Bath Towel Set, $44.90
#2: Throw pillows and blankets
The trick to making your living room look like it belongs on the cover of Home & Decor? Accessorizing with plenty of throw pillows and blankets.
BUY: Camille Knitted Throw Blanket, $39
#3: Mirror
If you’re using anything other than a Hollywood mirror (the sort with lightbulbs around it!), you’re doing it wrong.
BUY: Vanity Makeup Mirror, $197.73
#4: Lighting
We’re not a huge fan of fairy lights or track lights: the former belongs more in dorm rooms than an actual apartment, and the latter screams I just BTO-ed recently. To instantly add some drama to a room, try going with this statement-making chandelier instead!
BUY: KRISTALLER Chandelier, $79
#5: Curtains
For those who find it difficult to fall asleep, block-out curtains are a lifesaver. Pro-tip: place your curtains at the highest point of your wall (not just above your windows) to make the wall look longer, and your room larger!
BUY: MAJGULL Block-out Curtains, $49.90
#6: Art
You’re better than those framed “Keep Calm And Carry On” posters. To upgrade your space, purchase an oversized piece of art to jazz up your living room.
BUY: Canvas Art, $55.68
#7: Kitchenware
Still using the kitschy mugs that your colleague got you for last year’s Secret Santa? Time to swap those out for this gorgeous glass bottle with cup from Kikki.K.
BUY: Glass Water Bottle With Cup, $39.90
#8: Tissue box holder
We know this is incredibly specific, but honestly, the standard issue tissue boxes are such an eyesore. Who wouldn’t prefer these acrylic tissue box holders instead?
BUY: Acrylic Clear Transparent Tissue Box Cover, $15.96
#9: Trays
We don’t know what it is about trays, but they can magically transform a space and make it look that much more put together.
BUY: Wooden Tray, $24.95
Want to read up on sprucing up your home? Check out our articles on hacking your IKEA furniture and how to make a small space look bigger!
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About Elizabeth Tan
Elizabeth is a writer, a Harry Potter fanatic, and a Game Of Thrones addict.
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